Pharmacy Dispenser

Aspire Locums (Northwest) Limited; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Community health impact

Job summary

Independent Community Pharmacy in Wallasey is seeking a self-motivated Pharmacy Dispenser to join the team. You will support the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include labeling, stock control, handling queries, processing prescriptions including controlled and private ones, and assisting with admin tasks. NHS and professional policies must be followed; a clean, organized work area is expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (essential).
• Experience in a community pharmacy setting (essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy (essential).
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure (essential).
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems (e.g., ProScript, RXWeb etc.) (essential).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense prescriptions under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Label and package medicines according to standards.
• Manage stock, check expiry dates, maintain records of medications.
• Answer customer queries in person and over the phone.
• Process prescriptions safely, including controlled drugs and private prescriptions.
• Assist with administration such as filing, ordering stock, and maintaining patient records.
• Follow NHS, GPhC, and company policies; maintain cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Under pressure

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

ProScript

RXWeb

Job description

My Client is an Independent Community Pharmacy in Wallasey. We are working seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Dispenser to join their existing Pharmacy team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the Pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, offering excellent customer service, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operations within the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and dispense prescriptions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Label and package medicines according to legal and company standards
• Manage stock levels, check expiry dates, and maintain accurate records of medications
• Answer customer queries both in person and over the phone in a friendly and professional manner
• Ensure prescriptions are processed safely and efficiently, including controlled drugs and private prescriptions
• Support the pharmacist with administrative duties such as filing, ordering stock, and maintaining patient records
• Adhere to all NHS, GPhC, and company policies and procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization within the pharmacy

Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience working in a community pharmacy setting (essential)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (essential)
• High attention to detail and accuracy (essential)
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure (essential)
• Familiarity with pharmacy software systems (e.g., ProScript, RXWeb etc.) (essential)
• A customer-focused attitude and professional demeanour (essential)

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for continued training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours (where possible)
• A chance to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of the local community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.